Limerick Desmond League 2010/11

[limkdesmond]

there are 2 goalkeepers on the the team in billy quirke and pa kenrick.. there are better players in the premier division,dunno why he picked players from the first division instead of players from the premier divison..he probably picked the st itas players cos isnt he from there??? ok joe mcauliffe is a handy player but i dont rate the other two players.....i also think maurice carrig (askeaton),thomas geary,sean cronin (newcastle west),alan o shea,mikey lyons (rathkeale),joe kelliher (abbeyfeale),johhny shanahan(broadford) would be better players to have on that squad than the first division players,no disrespect to them

[soccer8]

totally agree mikey and Alan are two of the best in the league hands down how in the name of god is there three from Kileaney and st.Itas id keep Mcauliffe st.itas and maybe O'Connor from kileaney its just an opinion.......Sean Cronin NCW should also be included....Its true about the Glin Boys never show up for Oscar traynor hopeffully they will this time....I know we will never agree with the final panel no matter what it is

[JohnnyTheJockey]

Haha this Desmond league panel is a joke. Sorry now im not making fun of anyone on it but for the love of god like!!! Is this the final panel or a training panel or what??? sorry now ive not seen the observer with being living in the big smoke.

['El Nino']

Not too sure JTJ about that.
Like the most important thing is to get the panel correct the first time.They players mentioned above that are not picked will hardly come even if their asked.It depends on the individual of course.
Seany King and Francis Moore of Carrig are good enough players aswell in my opinion if you were going to ask players out of the Premier.I have to admit I dont know a few of the players mentioned on the squad.

[limkdesmond]

totally agree mikey and Alan are two of the best in the league hands down how in the name of god is there three from Kileaney and st.Itas id keep Mcauliffe st.itas and maybe O'Connor from kileaney its just an opinion.

only reason i think the killeaney guys are in the team is cos isnt he the manager of killeaney b team?? so he probably has to keep the killeaney board happy..also trying to keep his old team st itas happy too

[Yorkshire rose]

I agree with most of the previous threads but in recent years I'm told that some players who were asked to play just didn't bother which is a shame. It should be an honour to represent your league and try to achieve what Christy Purcell's players did a few years ago. Perhaps the top players have too many commitments and don't wish to add the Oscar Traynor to their lists. If I remember correctly many years ago if selected one could be suspended for not showing up to represent the league.Does anyone recall this?

['El Nino']

No Yorkshire rose I dont recall that, your showing your age there !!
I'd like to know what Western Gales take is on the squad being a Desmond League committee member and all ! Instead of just posting results all the time !

['El Nino']

Paul (Ducie) Hogan-Rathkeale-RIP

Paul sadly died last weekend in Paris.His removal is Thursday evening and burial Friday morning.
Paul was only 20 and usually played left back for anyone that knew him.

[new boy]

the two boys from rathkeal should be on it and i think ray massey should have got a try on the team all the games he has played he did well for his first season in prem.div1 players some are handy but shouldnt you try put the prem players in first

[BoyBlue]

John Joe Sheehy should be the keeper, i agree probably better players in the premier. If there was to be 1st div players on the squad Kelly(Ballingarry) & Hogan(Kildimo) would be 2 of the better options. But anyone care to have a guess how many players will pull out, from what I've heard most only found out they were in the squad from the paper on wednesday, surley PJ should have made contact to make sure they were interested first. I'm sure though everyone on here will wish whoever does eventually play the best of luck with it.

[Gearysfan]

Sorry but with all the strikers ( power, Quaid, griffin, Behan, lynch and Riordan there is no room for ray Massey. He is food but doesn't have a patch on those six. Six in my opinion is too much. My only worry is that apart from Gary Egan there is no creative centre mid player in the squad. Should definetly add Cronin, Kelleher and Lyons.

I know John Kelleher gas been a stalwart for the league in the past and in my opinion is too slow to play along side o Donnell. Geary from Newcastle is the best aerial defender in the league and him and o Donnell already know each others games and would make it very tough for the opposition. I think o keefee and o shea will slot in nicely beside them.

Intersting to see how many of them will play for pj. I'm afraid from what I heard not a lot which is a pity. People won't follow fools!!!!

[BoyBlue]

Sorry but with all the strikers ( power, Quaid, griffin, Behan, lynch and Riordan there is no room for ray Massey. He is food but doesn't have a patch on those six. Six in my opinion is too much. My only worry is that apart from Gary Egan there is no creative centre mid player in the squad. Should definetly add Cronin, Kelleher and Lyons.

I know John Kelleher gas been a stalwart for the league in the past and in my opinion is too slow to play along side o Donnell. Geary from Newcastle is the best aerial defender in the league and him and o Donnell already know each others games and would make it very tough for the opposition. I think o keefee and o shea will slot in nicely beside them.

Intersting to see how many of them will play for pj. I'm afraid from what I heard not a lot which is a pity. People won't follow fools!!!!



Collins & Joyce(NCW Rovers) & Mcenery(St.Ita's) are also strikers, so thats 9!!!

[BoyBlue]

Good Luck to Rathkeale in The Munster senior Cup would be great to see a Desmond side have a run in the Competition. Derby Match in NCW should be a good game as both teans have made a decent enough start. NCW have had a few great results last few weeks but i fancy NCW Rovers if at full strength, from what I heard they gave Shannonside a real fright last weekend.

[Leeroybrown]

Agreed it would be good to see Rathkeale go far in the Munster senior cup, tall order for them, but they're a very good side, so fingers crossed for them. Derby game should be good, both decent sides, so makes for an interesting match up. As for last week giving Shannonside a fright... not sure where that came from really, the result suggests it was a lot closer than it was. Shannonside should have scored six or seven and the game put to bed long before NCW Rovers second.

[western gale]

Munster Junior Cup 1st Round
Shannonside 4 Askeaton 0
Knockaderry 0 Abbeyfeale Utd 5

Premier Division
Newcastle West 1 Newcastle West Rvs 1
(West getting last minute equalizer in the derby game)

Division 1
Pallaskenry 1 St. Itas 2

[western gale]

Munster Junior Cup 1st Round
Old Mill 3 Kilcolman Rovers 1

[western gale]

Premier Division
Broadford Utd 2 Adare Utd 0
Newcastle West 1 Newcastle West Rvs 1

Division 1
Pallaskenry 1 St. Itas 2

Division 2
Kilcornan 0 Granagh Utd 1

[western gale]

Munster Senior Cup 1st Round
Rathkeale 2 Fermoy 1
(Barry O’Riordan and Alan O’Shea )


Munster Junior Cup 1st Round
Old Mill 3 Kilcolman Rovers 1
Shannonside 4 Askeaton 0
Knockaderry 0 Abbeyfeale Utd 5
Ballingarry B 1 St Itas B 2 aet

Reidy Cup 1st Round
Ballysteen 1 Rockhill Rvs 4
Ferry Rngs 1 Athea Utd B 0
Newcastle West B 3 Carrig Cel 2 aet
Creeves Cel 2 Glantine 3


Premier Division
Broadford Utd 2 Adare Utd 0
Newcastle West 1 Newcastle West Rvs 1


Division 1
Pallaskenry 1 St. Itas 2

Division 2
Kilcornan 0 Granagh Utd 1

[Harry Lime]

Munster Senior Cup 1st Round
Rathkeale 2 Fermoy 1
(Barry O’Riordan and Alan O’Shea )

Some shots from this one:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5047240073_6f3578af89.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157624961612211/)

[Leeroybrown]

Shannonside 4 - 0 Askeaton; 3 -0 at half time courtesy of Behan 2 and O'Connor. Behan completed his (perfect, header, left then right) hat trick with the 4th mid way through the second half. Good performance all round.

Congratulations to Rathkeale.

[BoyBlue]

well done to Rathkeale. Any report on NCW V NCW Rovers, sounds like NCW got very luck scoring in last minute. Buddygeary?????

['El Nino']

Heard NCW West AFC were lucky enough.Heard their keeper made a super save from Joyce in the second half.Rovers missed a few chances in both halves.Who scored for both teams? Broadford had a much needed win.Will Adare get any points this season?
Shannonside are pulling away in the league.They wont be stopped now I'd say.

[last man back]

Season is moving along nicely lads, a couple of teams will have a third of there league games played after this weekend.
shannonside are flying abbeyfeale going well too rathkeale and newcastlewest also finding a bit of form lately....
Interesting few weeks ahead, if the weather stays on our side the first half of fixtures could be played by christmas !!

[FiveB]

Shannonside will hardly drop any points the way they are playing this year. They must be nearly 1-3 on at this stage to win the premier?

[Draper]

Shannonside were deadly last year even. They took 6 points from Broadford and beat them in League cup final. Top team, they will win Premier....
Shannonside will hardly drop any points the way they are playing this year. They must be nearly 1-3 on at this stage to win the premier?

[Horan01]

I think there are some people here getting a bit carried away with the shannonside thing, yes they have had a very good start to the League & in the MJC last weekend but its still only beginning of October, no league is ever won in October, and statements like ''they will win Premier....'' are a bit premiture.

['El Nino']

Its obvious the 'tennis court' in Shanagolden is helping Shannonside.Its suits them to hoof long balls up to Behan on that pitch.
True for you Torres no league is one in October but they are going well and a good start is very important in this league. I dont think the wider pitchs will suit them as they are not a pacy side.

[limkdesmond]

Its obvious the 'tennis court' in Shanagolden is helping Shannonside.Its suits them to hoof long balls up to Behan on that pitch.
True for you Torres no league is one in October but they are going well and a good start is very important in this league. I dont think the wider pitchs will suit them as they are not a pacy side.

must agree with u there..dont get me wrong they are a good side but its too early to say who is gonna win the premier but shannonside are in with a shout so far and i wouldnt be surprised if they did win the premier

[BoyBlue]

Shannonside will hardly drop any points the way they are playing this year. They must be nearly 1-3 on at this stage to win the premier?

Shannonside have made a great start but I don't think they will finish in top 2 at the end, a lot depends on when GAA start training again as always with them. First division looks exciting, vert tight I expect Ballingarry to pull away and it could be any of 4 or 5 after that to get promoted.

[Leeroybrown]

What are the issues with Shannonsides pitch, surely its the same surface for both sides, and as I understand it, this is Shannonsides first season playing there also. Not sure where the "hoof" merhcants label comes from, I'd say its slightly unfair, they do play good football and Behan's qualities lay in his touch, ability to hold the ball up and bring others into the game rather than flicking the ball on. Agree that there are no medals handed out after 5 games, leagues are not won before Christmas but can certainly be lost. Also there are a few quick lads on that side, and you don't have to be lightning quick to read the game, awareness on the pitch and seeing things will usually get an older, experienced player into position before them young whiper snappers. All in all though its been a good start to the season and long may it continue, makes for a fascinating Sunday afternoon, seeing the results.
On a separate issue, great to see Rathkeale beat Fermoy and progress there, Carrick Utd next, any predictions?
Oscar Traynor tomorrow evening, be interesting to see who turns up, have heard there are a few players who won't be there.

[Leeroybrown]

Season is moving along nicely lads, a couple of teams will have a third of there league games played after this weekend.
shannonside are flying abbeyfeale going well too rathkeale and newcastlewest also finding a bit of form lately....
Interesting few weeks ahead, if the weather stays on our side the first half of fixtures could be played by christmas !!

Would be ince if the season finished earlier than it has done for the last two, its been running on too long of late. I'd say that most sides, certainly in the premier would have played half their league matches before Christmas, depending on their cup runs. Certainly agree with it becoming more and more interesting over the next few weeks.

['El Nino']

What are the issues with Shannonsides pitch, surely its the same surface for both sides, and as I understand it, this is Shannonsides first season playing there also. Not sure where the "hoof" merhcants label comes from, I'd say its slightly unfair, they do play good football and Behan's qualities lay in his touch, ability to hold the ball up and bring others into the game rather than flicking the ball on. Agree that there are no medals handed out after 5 games, leagues are not won before Christmas but can certainly be lost. Also there are a few quick lads on that side, and you don't have to be lightning quick to read the game, awareness on the pitch and seeing things will usually get an older, experienced player into position before them young whiper snappers. All in all though its been a good start to the season and long may it continue, makes for a fascinating Sunday afternoon, seeing the results.
On a separate issue, great to see Rathkeale beat Fermoy and progress there, Carrick Utd next, any predictions?
Oscar Traynor tomorrow evening, be interesting to see who turns up, have heard there are a few players who won't be there.

Ya the pitch in Shanagolden in a new field and only opened up this year !!! Get a grip lad, of course the majority of Shannonside are used to this pitch.You do know that Shannonside are a combination of Shanagolden and Foynes !! The pitch suits their style of play thats the point Im making.Who are their quick players besides O' Connor ?
Who are the players you heard wont be turning up for the Oscar Traynors?

[abbeyvale]

Ya the pitch in Shanagolden in a new field and only opened up this year !!! Get a grip lad, of course the majority of Shannonside are used to this pitch.You do know that Shannonside are a combination of Shanagolden and Foynes !! The pitch suits their style of play thats the point Im making.Who are their quick players besides O' Connor ?
Who are the players you heard wont be turning up for the Oscar Traynors?

Anyone got an updated Prem table?

[walkover]

Anyone got an updated Prem table?

Team GP W D L Pts. GF GC GD
Shannonside FC (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0018&sid=000000000016) 5 5 0 0 15 14 7 7
Abbeyfeale Utd (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0019&sid=000000000016) 5 4 0 1 12 17 6 11
Askeaton (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0030&sid=000000000016) 5 3 0 2 9 11 9 2
Newcastle Rovers (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0033&sid=000000000016) 5 2 2 1 8 9 7 2
Newcastle West (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0023&sid=000000000016) 4 2 1 1 7 9 8 1
Killeaney (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0027&sid=000000000016) 3 1 0 2 3 3 5 -2
Rathkeale (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0021&sid=000000000016) 3 1 0 2 3 6 9 -3
Broadford Utd (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0020&sid=000000000016) 4 1 0 3 3 4 8 -4
Glin Rovers (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0022&sid=000000000016) 4 0 1 3 1 5 9 -4
Adare Utd. (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0014&sid=000000000016) 4 0 0 4 0 2 12 -10

[Stanley]

Team GP W D L Pts. GF GC GD
Shannonside FC (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0018&sid=000000000016) 5 5 0 0 15 14 7 7
Abbeyfeale Utd (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0019&sid=000000000016) 5 4 0 1 12 17 6 11
Askeaton (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0030&sid=000000000016) 5 3 0 2 9 11 9 2
Newcastle Rovers (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0033&sid=000000000016) 5 2 2 1 8 9 7 2
Newcastle West (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0023&sid=000000000016) 4 2 1 1 7 9 8 1
Killeaney (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0027&sid=000000000016) 3 1 0 2 3 3 5 -2
Rathkeale (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0021&sid=000000000016) 3 1 0 2 3 6 9 -3
Broadford Utd (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0020&sid=000000000016) 4 1 0 3 3 4 8 -4
Glin Rovers (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0022&sid=000000000016) 4 0 1 3 1 5 9 -4
Adare Utd. (http://www.limerickdesmondleague.ie/cc/index.php?opt=viewteam&id=0014&sid=000000000016) 4 0 0 4 0 2 12 -10

Could anyone tell me where Killeaney play please? Cheers.

[Harry Lime]

Could anyone tell me where Killeaney play please? Cheers.

Have a look at this map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=115612822547095682347.00046a7bb2f5ee99d7991&z=11). Having gotten lost on my way to Killeaney a number of times :confused: I've been maintaining a list of Desmond League pitches I've been to

[Stanley]

Have a look at this map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=115612822547095682347.00046a7bb2f5ee99d7991&z=11). Having gotten lost on my way to Killeaney a number of times :confused: I've been maintaining a list of Desmond League pitches I've been to

Cheers for that, fair play to you, Killeaney really is in the middle of nowhere. I'm coming from Limerick, it looks best to go by Glin, what do you think?

Have you seen Killeaney play this year, are they any good?

[Harry Lime]

Cheers for that, fair play to you, Killeaney really is in the middle of nowhere. I'm coming from Limerick, it looks best to go by Glin, what do you think?

Have you seen Killeaney play this year, are they any good?

I think that Ardagh-->Carrigkerry-->Killeaney is the handiest way to go. I think it's easier to get lost on the other side coming from Shanagolden.

IMHO Killeaney are one of the best teams to watch.. they try and keep the ball down and play football.

[Stanley]

I think that Ardagh-->Carrigkerry-->Killeaney is the handiest way to go. I think it's easier to get lost on the other side coming from Shanagolden.

IMHO Killeaney are one of the best teams to watch.. they try and keep the ball down and play football.

Ok thanks for the directions and the tips. I'll have a look at them Sunday morning. Cheers.

[Leeroybrown]

I'm aware of the almalgamation of the two sides, however the lads from Shanagolden haven't played there for over two years, and certainly the lads who played for Foynes would'nt have played that often there either. The quick players; Mulivihill, both the lane's, Ian Ryan, dillane, aswell as the mentioned O'Connor.
I heard, now don't qoute me on it....Griffin won't be there, not sure if any of the Askeaton lads are interested, the Glin players and Hanlon et al from Shannonside.
Killeaney are a good side to watch, get the ball down and play football, they were good when we played them earlier in the season and it was a good match to be in. On Killeaney, Sheahan is a doubt now for them, damaged his knee playing for Glin in the football. He'll be a big loss to them.

[Draper]

Mid October and the GAA season still playing West finals despite starting in April despite their championship season being only 5 or 6 games. Theres a minor County final on somewhere this Saturday clashing with Youths matches. Flip sake like....

['El Nino']

We'll leave the field bit go so ...
It wont be surprising if the Askeaton or Glin boys do not go.
I heard Alan O Shea and Mikey Lyons from Rathkeale were called up ? Any truth ? They'll hardly come now after not being called the first time.
Ya Sheehan is by far Killeaneys best player and would be a big loss to any team.

[last man back]

I see PJ has added a few more " household" names to his panel , how will they all fit in the dressing room in clonreask tonite.
The football strongholds of breska and rockhill are now represented also Thomas Qulligan whose playing with NCW B.
PJ must have a short memory ( youths fiasco last year )

[Leeroybrown]

No worries.
As for Lyons and O Shea, I think you're right, they have been called up, but whether or not they'll play is another question. I was suprised to say the least that they were not in the original squad, for reasons unbeknown to me, two quality players. Why is it though, that good players just don't bother playing I know it can be a bit time consuming, but surely to play at the next level should be something every player wants to do. Playing Regional tonight, be ineresting to see how they fare.
Yes Sheehan would be a loss for any side, very good on the ball, strong too, hes had a few nasty injuries now though... hopefully he'll be able to get back soon.
Its crazy how the GAA season overlaps so much, I know St. Senans are back training if not at the end of this month certainly Novemeber. I've nothing against the game and enjoy watching aswell as playnig it, but there seems to be no compromise between the two sports.

[sky blue]

well lads any news on the oscar traynor match tonight? did many turn up? what was the score ?

[sky blue]

Result; Regional 0 Limerick desmond 2
good turn out tonight 21 players kiely scored and og

[limkdesmond]

limerick desmond 3-0 regional

o.g, kiely and tony quaid

[limkdesmond]

anyone know what was the starting 11?

['El Nino']

They made changes nearly every ten minutes,players were brought on and off and tried in various positions.I thought Riordan was the difference when he was introduced , he linked up well with the midfield and his awareness caused problems for Regional.He showed have scored aswell.
Kiely was good aswell when he came on. Joyce gets a lot of chances but needs to be more clinical.

[BoyBlue]

I see PJ has added a few more " household" names to his panel , how will they all fit in the dressing room in clonreask tonite.
The football strongholds of breska and rockhill are now represented also Thomas Qulligan whose playing with NCW B.
PJ must have a short memory ( youths fiasco last year )

I can't believe that Quilligan has been called up after what happened with the Youths team last season, he should never be considered for a league team again,PJ is asking for trouble,It's not that he is even that good a player. Apparently the squad is to be trimmed to 20 this week.Good result last night hopefully the players stay interested now.